Setting national targets to improve occupational health.
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چکیده
This paper describes a national strategy to improve occupational health and a longitudinal view of a 15 year project undertaken in the UK, logging the key developments. The first results should become apparent in 2005. Progress will be reported.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health
دوره 15 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2002